Sheep-smearing.
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
1544
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1964.72.A12
Original Tape ID
Summary
Sheep-smearing.
Sheep were smeared in November with tar and salt butter. This was before the days of sheep dip. Work was done by parties of men who went all round the Highlands. Work was often done at night and many stories were told in the smearing sheds.
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good